Probate & Letters of Administration

When a loved one passes away, managing their estate can be a complex and emotional process. In Trinidad and Tobago, administering the estate of a deceased person requires obtaining a legal grant from the High Court either Probate, where there is a valid Will, or Letters of Administration, where no Will exists.

We guide executors, administrators, and family members through every step of the estate administration process. From locating and valuing assets to applying for the relevant grant and distributing the estate, we ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect the interests of beneficiaries. We also handle more complex applications where the original executor has died or is unable to act.

We assist in:

Advising on whether Probate or Letters of Administration is required

Preparing and filing applications for Probate where the deceased left a valid Will

Preparing and filing applications for Letters of Administration where no Will exists

Handling contentious probate matters, including disputes over the validity of a Will

Applying for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed where an executor has renounced

Preparing Deeds of Assent to transfer property from the estate to beneficiaries

Advising on entitlements under the rules of intestacy

Applying for Grants de Bonis Non where a previous administrator or executor has died

Advising on executor’s duties and liabilities, including asset distribution and estate debts

Preparing inventory of assets and accounting to beneficiaries

Liaising with banks, insurance companies, credit unions, and the Board of Inland Revenue

Representing clients in High Court proceedings where challenges or complex issues arise